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Mazabuka Mutterings
Mazabuka,
already known as "the sweetest place in the nation", is set to get a
whole lot sweeter over the next two years, following the
confirmation of the expansion of Zambia Sugar's Nakambala Estate due
to begin this month. The project will see an additional 10 500
hectares of cane being planted by both the Estate and local growers,
with the accompanying expansion of the factory's capacity to 440,000
tonnes sugar per year. Zambia Sugar board chairman, Graham Clark,
stated that the project will be phased in over two years, with the
first stage completed in time for the 2008/9 sugar season. The
effects of the expansion are already being felt in Mazabuka - the
demand for accommodation has increased significantly with many B&B's
taking bookings for the next two years.
On a sporting
note, both Lance Higgins and David Reeve from Mazabuka have been
invited to compete in the Southern African Enduro Championships held
in Namibia on 10 May. Lance and David are the current SAC Champions,
and are both looking for sponsorship in the form of money, fuel,
tyres or sparts. Any companies interested in sponsoring should
contact the Mazabuka Motorcross Club on cell 097 826-928. The Jokers polo
tournament was held at Lubombo on 14 and 15 April, and was a great
success with 7 teams competing for the Cup, including players from
Lilayi and Lusaka polo clubs. The nailbiting final was between the
Blues (John Stubbs, Eric Stubbs, Jason Stubbs and Charmaine
Coventry) and the Reds (Kevin Coventry, Lionel Coventry, Lilo
Patterson and David Clayton) with the Reds finally claiming the
victory.
Last but not
least, Teija Lublinkhof from Munali Coffee is holding a Barista
Competition to be held at Rhapsody's in Lusaka on Friday 27 (semifinals)
and Saturday 28 April (finals). It should be a great competition to
watch and is a great opportunity for local barista's to show off
their talents, as well as a good way to showcase and promote Zambian
coffee. Teija also organises barista courses for those who are
interested in making their own cup of great coffee! For more details
please contact Munali Coffee on 01 254-141. |
May
2007